Sam the Dog Tutor

12/31/2023

When the clock strikes midnight tonight, I won’t be celebrating. I’ll be looking to the skies and sending my love to the souls who will be needlessly put to sleep because we, as humans, failed them. As the proud Dad of a pitbull mix, my heart goes out to the guardians of these incredible dogs who will lose their best friend or lose the freedom to explore the world with them.

I am so sorry, and you have all my love.

09/06/2023

Today’s pack didn’t let the rain stop us from exploring a new trail! 🐾

08/26/2023

Happy from our pack to yours! Please give your pooches some smooches for me 💕

08/16/2023

Today’s hiking pack!

Another 8kms under our belts (or collars) 🐾

08/05/2023

Some highlights from Friday’s group hike! We found four waterfalls, a couple lakes and some wild blueberries to snack on 🫐🤤

07/26/2023

I’ve almost got my pups in a row! 😂 They found the brook today, and every single possible mud puddle, but they had fun! 🦆

07/20/2023

Rainy day hikes are the best ☔️

07/15/2023

Willow and I are very glad to be back from our vacation to see all of our friends again! Yesterday, we took a group for a hike and got to swim in the sun, which was a perfect way to ease back into the groove. 🥰

06/29/2023

It’s (almost) vacation time!

A reminder to all of our pups that I’ll be on vacation from July 3-13, 2023. If you need me, please reach out to me on Facebook, and I’ll see you in a couple weeks!

I’m already excited to take a group of pups out on July 14th, I know I’m going to miss everybody!

06/29/2023

Spent the last day before my vacation with 7 pups! They did amazing and even enjoyed some light rain to help keep us cool while we hiked up a mountain. I’m so excited for my vacation but I’m sure going to miss these smiling faces!

06/07/2023

Out in the rain with today’s pack! We walked along a river and I had to keep them out because it was flowing so strongly, but they got plenty of swims in the muddy puddles 😅🙃

Today we had:
Loki - Brown Boxer
Marlee - Brown and white Boxer
Zoe - Black Lab
Loki - GSD
Merle - Mini Aussie
Willow - Lab mix (staff dog)

Can you spot them all? 👀

06/06/2023

We went waterfall hunting today! The extra heavy recent rain made the falls beautiful and strong.

*If you know these falls, you know it’s very steep to get to the bottom. Please note that the hiking pups did not venture down, for their safety.

05/31/2023

Despite the provincial ban on hiking in the woods, these pups still got out to go exploring! We found a small beach and walked along the coast before coming to a field where they got the zoomies and tore around!

I’m so glad I’m able to still offer the pups some enriching time outside; some of them are definitely feeling the stress of these fires.

I have no idea how I got this picture but let’s not question it 😂

05/30/2023

Despite this ban, I will still be able to take dogs for group walks in non-woods areas and will be continuing our operations, while staying clear of woods.

Please, don’t burn and take this warning seriously. Don’t flick your ci******es, don’t think you’re above this. Do not burn. There is way too much at risk right now.

05/30/2023

Praying for all of those, humans and pets, affected by the fires across the province. I’m happy to say all of our clients are safe but I know so many pets still aren’t. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if anyone needs support.

I made the call on Sunday when I dropped a dog back home from a hike to call their parent to come home and be prepared to evacuate. They came home with lots of time and were evacuated a few hours later. They’re safe, but I’m so glad I made that call. It’s better to be safe than sorry and you should never bargain that a fire won’t change direction in the blink of an eye. Have an evacuation kit made up with lots of food and supplies; it’s so much better to leave early and not need to than leave late.

Stay safe, and hug your furbabies extra tight tonight 🫶

-Sam

05/26/2023

05/17/2023

Yesterdays pups enjoyed a 10km hike and we finished up just before it started raining! I call that perfect timing 😂

05/09/2023

Todays group photo didn’t really work out but here they are! We did 12.5kms and it was beautiful out for it, with a nice breeze. I even got some extra protein today by swallowing a gnat 😂😅

05/08/2023

Today’s adventure pups! Thank you for joining us and for taking such amazing pictures 🥰🐾

05/06/2023

Edit: Kahlua is home safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who helped and kept an eye out.

Kahlua was on a walk with me yesterday when she slipped her long line. She was playing and rolling and the clip came undone, and she took off. She is extremely nervous, so please do NOT approach her or call out to her. Contact Danielle ASAP with what direction Kahlua was traveling in.

I take safety very seriously and knew Kahlua was nervous for her first hike with me, which was why she was on a long line. I’ve never had this happen before, and the clip wasn’t broken but I’m looking into getting locking clips so this never happens again. I’ll be continuing to help the family look for Kahlua in any way I can, and hope she makes it home safely.

HAPPY ENDING: Home; Safe N' Sound. WE thank all that cared and shared. Thrilled that Kahlua is safe! Woofs to the good Samaritan that spotted Kahlua and ensured she would NOT go into the road. We thank Mike and Lisa Anne for assisting and offering direction etc. "she walked the edge of the highway as to not allow Kahlúa to cross. Traffic was heavy and fast Danielle arrived. She was able to use luring techniques and bring her into safety. Happy ending" (5.5.23 - 5.6.23)

LOST DOG: Timberlea/ trail in area of Exit 3 off of Hwy 103 / Halifax County FEMALE: Rotti/AmStaff mix, 1.5 years old, micro-chipped, tan coat with dark shaded widow's peak, dark shading on ears, wearing a pink collar with yellow tag, black harness. Kind but very nervous. Do NOT post location of sightings - report to the owner, do not chase or yell. She is from Fall River. NAME: Kahlua She went missing on May 5/23. Please cross post and if you have any information call or text Danielle
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/Z18YHcqVs8EJB1Mn8?coh=178573&entry=tt
POSSIBLE SIGHTING: area of 1844 St. Margarets Bay Rd. - Tim Horton's

05/03/2023

Today’s rainy day 7.5km group!

We normally max our hikes at 5 dogs but we had a last minute add in and this group was all the better for it! They loved playing with each other, endless sticks and the rivers and lake we found on our adventure 🐾

04/27/2023

On a rainy day hike today! 🌧️
Our favourite things about rainy days are the quiet trails and the fresh mud! 🐾

04/26/2023

Today’s pups right before jumping in the lake! They enjoyed 8kms of woods trail in the beautiful weather. We were very grateful for that light breeze!

*the young pup did not hike the whole way, she was in a backpack for most of the trip but got to play with her buddies during breaks!

04/25/2023

Finding a lake to swim in is always a highlight to a walk in the woods! Ft Loki the GSD, Marlee the Boxer and Loki the Boxer 🥰

04/19/2023

Had a great first hike with Border Collie Beaux today! He absolutely loved romping through the woods and can’t wait to meet some new friends on his adventures.

Would your pup like to come see what all of the fuss is about? Contact us to book a free meet and greet and get your furry friend adventuring just in time for warmer weather!